News

Police

Police September 26, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, Sept. 24 7:19 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 300 block of South Elm Street. 8:32 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1100 block of Indus Street. 11:55 a.m. — A threats complaint in the 1200 block of North Park Street. 1:26 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of Winnebago Avenue. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, Sept. 24 1:21 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 900 block of 30th Avenue, Sherburn. 2:52 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was ...

Courts

Courts September 26, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT No front plate foreign state if state requires it — Anthony J. Minelli, 56, of Oakdale; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Expired registration — Reece M. Ackerman, 24, of Bricelyn; fined $115. Speeding — Michael T. Cyr, 60, of Pflugerville, Texas; Caden A. Krause, 20, of Winnebago; Cody L. Smith, 52, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $125; Madeline K. Young, 26, of Austin, Texas; fined $145; Fino Noeno, 18, of Worthington; Angel Pedro Lazaro, 59, of Chicago, Ill.; fined $225; Joshua A. Morrison, 29, of Tacoma, Wash.; fined $385. Fail ...

Lake Promenaders to meet Sunday

Local News September 26, 2026

CEYLON — Area churches are in the news. There will be no services at St. Paul Lutheran in Wilbert on Sunday, Sept. 27, as the congregation will attend their partner church, St. John Lutheran in Sherburn. St. John will have a combined voters' meeting to call a new pastor after the 8 a.m. ...

Fairmont handles Austin in return to Mahoney Field

Local News September 25, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont football team is back in the win column. Friday night’s contest against the Austin Packers saw the Cardinals execute in multiple facets, scoring on both offense and special teams to secure a 46-0 victory. Keyon Schutz banged the first touchdown on a 5-yard carry, ...

Last Trimont Farmers Market today

Local News September 25, 2026

WELCOME — The last Trimont Farmers Market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 25, at Anderson Park in Trimont. There will be vendors, activities and a lunch including Swedish meatballs, scalloped potatoes, salads and bars available for purchase. The theme for craft activities is ...

Grants clear way for CTE equipment

Local News September 25, 2026

SHERBURN – Thanks to $7,500 grants from Compeer Financial’s The Next ACRE program and Odell Wind Farms, Martin County West will be bringing their welding equipment up to speed. The opportunities for grants were sent out to the schools via email, which grant writer and MCW ag teacher ...